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21/11/2023

Youssef Mansour: Egyptian Billionaire Gains $200 Million in 3 Days

Egyptian billionaire businessman Youssef Mansour, who co-owns Mansour Group with his brothers, has seen his net worth climb by $200 million in the last three days due to a recent surge in the market value of his diverse interests. According to Forbes, a leading U.S. business magazine that tracks the...

21/11/2023

Morocco’s Othman Benjelloun Suffers a $59 Million Loss on His BOA Stake

Othman Benjelloun, a leading Moroccan billionaire businessman and the country's second-richest man, has just lost about $60 million on his share in Bank of Africa, formerly known as Banque Marocaine du Commerce Exterieur (BMCE). Over the last 40 days, the market value of Benjelloun's shareholding in...

21/11/2023

New Movie Musical “The Color Purple” Premieres in the UK

Fantasia Barrino and other "The Color Purple" cast members reunited in London for the UK premiere of the new film musical, reflecting on the pressures of living up to Steven Spielberg's famous 1985 film. Barrino plays

21/11/2023

Plenum Insurance Capital Fund Exceeds $400m in Assets

Plenum Investments AG, a specialist insurance-linked securities (ILS) and catastrophe bond investment manager located in Zurich, has increased the assets under management of its mixed catastrophe bond and subordinated insurance debt ILS investment fund to more than $400 million. In June 2020, the Pl...

21/11/2023

Tesla Launched Its Own Car Insurance

Mark Bova purchased a used 2018 Tesla Model S in February. Before leaving the dealership, he purchased Tesla insurance, calling the initial $93 monthly fee "really reasonable." Sixteen days later, he activated Autopilot, Tesla's automatic driving system, as he drove down the Capital Beltway to his M...

21/11/2023

Microsoft Stock Hits All-Time High Following the Hiring of Hired Sam Altman

On Monday, November 20, Microsoft stock achieved a new high after officials announced that Sam Altman, former CEO of artificial intelligence company OpenAI, will join the business to lead its artificial intelligence innovation division.   On Monday morning, shares of the tech titans peaked at $377....

21/11/2023

Cassie’s Lawsuit Against Diddy is Officially Dismissed Following a Settlement

Cassie's lawsuit against music producer Sean 'Diddy' Combs, which alleged beatings and abuse, has been settled.   'Pursuant to an agreement between the parties, Plaintiff today dismisses this suit, with prejudice and without costs or fees to

21/11/2023

Robbie Williams’ Fan Dies After Falling At His Concert

A Robbie Williams fan has died after suffering a catastrophic fall at his concert in Sydney.   The woman, in her 70s, fell over six rows of seats during the pop star's gig at Moore Park last

21/11/2023

A$AP Rocky Must Stand Trial On Felony Charges – Court

A Los Angeles court has ruled that A$AP Rocky must stand trial in 2021 on charges that he discharged a gun at a former buddy and colleague outside a Hollywood hotel. After hearing nearly a day

21/11/2023

Ukraine’s President Reveals He’s Survived 6 Assassination Attempts by Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin has attempted to assassinate him at least five times. On Monday, November 20, he revealed the information to the press. Mr Zelensky stated that he does not know how many assassination attempts have been prevented...

21/11/2023

Ronaldinho is Facing Seizure of Two Properties in Brazil to Pay Off Alleged Tax Debts

Ronaldinho, a former Barcelona and AC Milan legend, is reportedly facing the confiscation of two houses in Brazil to pay off alleged tax problems.   Tax authorities, according to the Mail Online, have requested an appraisal of his real estate holdings in Rio de Janeiro and his native state of Rio G...

21/11/2023

Thembinkosi Lorch: South African Football Star Sentenced for Assaulting His Ex-Girlfriend

South African footballer Thembinkosi Lorch was sentenced to probation for abusing his ex-girlfriend, Fundiswa Nokuphiwa Mathithibala.   On Tuesday, November 21, 2023, the Orlando Pirates player was sentenced to three years in prison by the Randburg Magistrates'

21/11/2023

NFL Bans Denver Defender Jackson Four Games For Risky Hits

The NFL suspended Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson for four games on Monday for multiple infractions of league rules intended to safeguard players, including a fumble-forcing hit in a Sunday victory. Only 82 seconds into the first quarter, Jackson slammed the top of his helmet into Minnesota qua...

21/11/2023

Indian Workers Trapped In Tunnel For 10 Days Seen On Camera

For the first time in 10 days, 41 Indian workers trapped in a collapsed road tunnel were seen alive on television as workers worked to excavate new tunnels to release them. One of the suggested paths is nearly a half-kilometer (more than a quarter-mile) long. The guys, who appeared fatigued and nerv...

21/11/2023

With X’s Elon Musk Under Fire, Joe Biden Joins Rival Threads

US President Joe Biden joined Threads, Meta's social network alternative to Elon Musk's X, on Monday, only days after the White House chastised Musk for promoting anti-Semitism. “Folks, it’s President Biden,” said his first post, which he made on his 81st birthday. “You’re hearing from me ...

21/11/2023

Beth Mead Returns To England Squad After ACL Injury

After missing a year due to a catastrophic knee injury, Arsenal attacker Beth Mead has been returned to the England squad for crucial Women's Nations League fixtures. Sarina Wiegman's team will face the Netherlands at Wembley Stadium on December 1 before facing Scotland four days later at Hampden Pa...

21/11/2023

Deion Sanders sets Guinness World Record for Largest American Football Lesson

Deion Sanders recently established a Guinness World Record for the largest American football lesson, which took place in the CU Indoor Practice Facility in Boulder. Over 280 people attended the event, which Sanders co-hosted with CU and UCHealth. According to CBS News, the previous record was set wi...

21/11/2023

Naomi Osaka Once Considered Going into Farming

Leonard Francois was determined to launch his daughter, Naomi Osaka, to greatness despite the scourge of poverty and uncontrolled audacity. Through his determination, he hoped she would become a top tennis player. However, this came at a cost that Osaka would subsequently pay. Despite her accomplish...

21/11/2023

Maryland Mom-of-five Dying of Breast Cancer Sets Up Fundraiser to Support Family After Her Death

More than $80,000 has been raised for a Maryland mother of five with terminal cancer after she established a GoFundMe page to help gather funds for her burial and her family when she dies. Kourtni Smith, 34, was diagnosed with stage 3 invasive lobular cancer in 2021 before being diagnosed with stage...

21/11/2023

22-Year-Old Gyamfi Becomes Youngest Medical Doctor in Ghana

Kwaku Boakye Gyamfi, a 22-year-old from Cape Coast, Ghana, is making headlines as one of the country's youngest medical physicians. He recently graduated from the School of Medical Sciences at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), and his accomplishment has been recognized.   Gyamfi was born in 2001 ...

21/11/2023

11-Year-Old Black Boy Makes History By Raising $233K For Charity

Murhaf Hamid, an 11-year-old Black boy from Sweden who raised an incredible $233,000 for the Majblomman (Mayflower) children's charity. He became viral on social media after recounting his encounter with bigotry while out collecting money. Children typically raise roughly 1,300 kronor ($126) in the....

20/11/2023

Joss Ackland: Distinguished British Star Of Stage And Screen Dies At 95

Joss Ackland, a British actor who excelled at playing film villains over an eight-decade career, died on Sunday, according to his family. He was 95. According to a statement, the actor, famed for his "distinctive voice and commanding presence," died peacefully at home, surrounded by family. “He wi...

20/11/2023

29 Gaza Babies Evacuated To Egypt As Hamas Reports Deadly Hospital Strike

On Monday, 29 preterm newborns were evacuated from war-torn Gaza to Egypt after the Hamas-run health ministry accused Israel of carrying out a lethal strike on the territory's Indonesian Hospital. Meanwhile, frantic diplomatic attempts were ongoing to reach an agreement for the return of some of the...

20/11/2023

Hezbollah Attacks Israeli Troops With Drones, Artillery and Missiles

20/11/2023

Benjamin Mendy To Sue Manchester City For Unpaid Wages

Benjamin Mendy, a former Manchester City defender, is set to sue the Premier League champions, claiming he is due millions of pounds in unpaid pay. Mendy will take City to an employment tribunal in an attempt to recuperate what he claims are "unauthorised deductions from wages" after being charged w...

20/11/2023

Russian President Putin To Take Part In Virtual BRICS Summit On Gaza

According to the Kremlin, Russian President Vladimir Putin will participate in a virtual meeting of the BRICS group of nations on Tuesday to discuss the Israel-Hamas conflict. The summit will be presided over by South African

20/11/2023

Shakira To Pay €7.3m To Settle Spain Fraud Case

Colombian singer Shakira will pay a fine of more than 7.3 million euros ($7.98 million) as part of a plea bargain with Spanish prosecutors to avoid prosecution for tax evasion, a Barcelona court announced Monday. Shakira agreed to a three-year suspended sentence as part of the agreement, which was d...

20/11/2023

Western Liberal Democracy Has Failed Africa – Former Nigerian President Obasanjo

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo claims that Western Liberal Democracy has never existed in Africa because it was "forced" on the region by colonialists. He made the claim in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, while

20/11/2023

Hundreds Of OpenAI Staff Threaten Mass Exodus To Join Ex-CEO

On Monday, hundreds of OpenAI employees threatened to leave the leading artificial intelligence company and join Microsoft. They would be following in the footsteps of OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman, who announced the formation of an AI subsidiary at Microsoft following his surprise dismissal from the...

20/11/2023

Florida Rapper Key Vhani Charged With Murder

A Florida rapper is facing murder charges after security footage showed her reportedly shooting her manager in the middle of the street.   Kevhani Camilla Hicks, 27, known onstage as Key Vhani, was caught shooting her manager

20/11/2023

‘Living Nostradamus’ Predicts Wave of Natural Disasters to Begin by the End of 2023

20/11/2023

Former Nigerian President Obasanjo Says Democracy is Not Working for Africa

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has argued that Western Liberal Democracy is not a viable political system in Africa since it was "forced" on the continent and does not meet the demands of the people.   Obasanjo made the remarks during his keynote lecture at a high-level forum on "Rethinking Wes...

20/11/2023

Shakira Fined £6.4million on Top of £15m Tax Bill

Shakira resolved her tax evasion case with Spanish authorities on Monday, November 20, averting a long trial that might have resulted in a three-year prison sentence.   The judge revealed a last-minute deal submitted by the government

20/11/2023

Why Singer Kesha Removed Diddy’s Name from the Lyrics of Her Hit Song “TiK ToK”

Kesha, an American singer-songwriter, has removed the name Sean 'Diddy' Combs from the lyrics of her blockbuster song after the rapper was accused of r*pe by ex-girlfriend Cassie in a shocking lawsuit.   During a Friday event in Oakland and a Saturday show at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles,...

20/11/2023

Adele Finally Confirms She’s Married to Her Partner Rich Paul

Adele has reportedly confirmed her wedding to Rich Paul.   The duo was said to have married last year after Adele referred to the sports agent as her "husband." She is now alleged to have confirmed her marriage at her

20/11/2023

Lionel Messi’s World Cup Match Shirts Set to Sell for £8 Million at Auction

Lionel Messi's World Cup match shirts, including the one he wore in the historic final against France, are expected to fetch £8 million at auction.   Sotheby's in New York is auctioning off six tops from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, in which Argentina defeated France on penalties to win the trophy...

20/11/2023

Father of Taylor Swift’s Fan Who Died at Brazil Concert Demands Answers from Concert Organizers

The distraught father of Taylor Swift's fan who died after her Brazil concert due to severe heat has sought an explanation from concert organizers.   Weiny Machado, Benevides' father, told the Brazilian newspaper Folha de S.Paulo that

20/11/2023

Suspected Burglar in South Africa Falls Through Ceiling and Breaks Right Leg

In Watsonia, KZN, South Africa, a 34-year-old man was hurt after falling through a ceiling while breaking into a property.   The homeowner contacted the Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) Tongaat Operations Centre in the early hours

20/11/2023

Mixed Reactions as Snoop Dogg’s ‘Quit Smoking’ Announcement Turns Out to be an Ad

Fans of Snoop Dogg have taken to his page to voice their sadness after it was revealed that he will not be quitting smoking.   Last week, the rapper shocked the world by announcing that he was quitting smoking.   Today, Nov. 20, he came to Instagram to promote a smokeless stove and stated...

20/11/2023

Jermain Defoe Reportedly Spending His Time With Two Different Lovers

Former England footballer Jermain Defoe is said to be spending time with two different love partners at two of his residences while his divorce from his wife, Donna Tierney, is still continuing.   The ex-Tottenham Hotspur player